Tape-like object feeding device and label tape printing device

Abstract

A tape-like object feeding device in accordance with the present invention comprises a feeding mechanism 7 for feeding a tape-like object toward an outlet and a cutting mechanism 8 for cutting the tape-like object fed by the feeding mechanism. An ejection roller 62 is placed at a position on the outlet 9 side of the cutting mechanism 8. The ejection roller 62 ejects the tape-like object cut off by the cutting mechanism 8 through the outlet by revolving while making contact with the tape-like object. The feeding device further comprises control means which controls at least one of revolving speed, revolving time and revolving timing of the ejection roller 62 in the ejection of the tape-like object depending on at least one selected from the type of the tape-like object, the thickness of the tape-like object, the width of the tape-like object and a feeding length of the tape-like object by the feeding mechanism 7.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to the composition of a tape-like object feeding device capable of feeding a tape-like object, cutting the tape-like object being fed, and ejecting a tape strip which has been cut off.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]As a conventional tape-like object feeding device (device for feeding a tape-like object), a configuration for cutting tape with a cutting mechanism and thereafter forcefully ejecting the tape strip through an outlet is well known. For example, one of such configurations has been described in Japanese Patent Provisional Publication No. 2002-167092. In the configuration described in the document, an ejection roller is placed by a tape ejection path. The ejection roller makes contact with the tape strip while revolving and thereby flicks out the tape strip to the outside of the device. Between the ejection roller and a motor for driving the roller, a power transmission mechanism is installed.DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION[00...

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Benefits of technology

The device effectively changes the ejection distance of the tape-like object, preventing random scattering and allowing for easier handling of ejected tape strips, even when multiple tape strips of varying lengths are cut and ejected.

Problems solved by technology

However, conventional tape-like object feeding devices have not been able to change the ejecting power (revolving time, revolving speed, etc.) of the ejection roller properly even when the width, type, etc. of the tape to be ejected varies.

Therefore, when a lot of tape strips of various lengths are ejected from the outlet, the tape strips are scattered about randomly and the work of collecting the scattered tape strips later has been a burden on users.

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